Preiss

Overview

Preiss is a prominent real estate company focused on the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of multifamily and student housing properties across the United States. Founded in 1987 by Donna Preiss and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company ranks among the top 10 off-campus student housing providers in the nation. Preiss manages an extensive portfolio of 86 properties, serving 67 universities and overseeing more than 38,800 beds with $4.5 billion in assets.

The company offers a wide range of services, including acquisition and development, construction management, property management, and digital marketing. Through its subsidiary, IRIS Technologies, Preiss integrates innovative technology solutions, focusing on smart home automation and data-driven strategies. Notable properties in their portfolio include The Edition on Rosemary in Chapel Hill, Signature Music Row in Nashville, and The Collective at Clemson. Preiss continues to evolve, recently completing a significant recapitalization and rebranding to reflect its commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 919-870-5080
• Website: preiss.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/preissco

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Acquisition and development of multifamily and student housing properties
• Property and asset management
• Digital marketing and branding for real estate communities
• Smart home technology integration
• Construction and operational excellence
• Recapitalization and portfolio expansion
• Resident engagement technology
• Data-driven property operations and analysis

Technologies Used

• Amazon AWS
• Apache
• DigitalOcean
• Gmail
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Tag Manager
• Gravity Forms
• MailChimp SPF
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• OpenSSL
• Remote
• Slack
• Typekit
• UltiPro
• WordPress.org
• reCAPTCHA

Buyer Teams to Target

Real Estate Acquisitions & Development

• Director of Acquisitions
• Vice President, Development
• Asset Manager
• Acquisitions Analyst
• Development Project Manager
• Portfolio Manager

Property Operations & Facilities

• Director of Property Management
• Regional Operations Manager
• Facilities Director
• Resident Experience Manager
• Property Technology Specialist
• Community Manager

Marketing & Leasing

• Director of Marketing
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Leasing Director
• Brand Manager
• Content Strategist
• Leasing Consultant

Information Technology & Innovation

• Chief Technology Officer
• IT Director
• Business Systems Analyst
• PropTech Manager
• Network Administrator
• Systems Integration Lead

What They Buy

• Property management software platforms
• Smart home and access control systems
• Digital marketing and leasing tools
• Facilities and building automation solutions
• Analytics and reporting technologies
• Construction and renovation services
• Resident engagement and communication apps

Signals to Watch

• 🚧 Launch of new property developments or renovations
• 🧑‍💻 Implementation of new technology platforms
• 📢 Major marketing campaigns or portfolio rebranding
• 🤝 Announced partnerships with tech or service providers
• 🫂 Leadership or executive team changes
• 📈 Significant growth in university partnerships or market expansion